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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1907
Page
5
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Community notices advertise a Friday night fire company benefit at the Armory with a town unity appeal and a concert by the Ames band in the park on May 80th at 8 oclock. Ames callers include Hon EB H Addison of Nevada and campus sketches plus class calendars on display at Keatings. Grove and Mosher promote cement tanks of any size from the Lawton hotel.
The motors will leave at 7 00 and 9 40 respectively until college closes to allow passengers to catch all trains.
The Intelligencer’s write up of the Mono banquet last week failed to mention that Mr. and Mrs. Geo Burton acted as chaperons. Their presence added greatly to the evening’s enjoyment.
Mrs. Lillian Judisch chairs a Flower concert at the Congregational church next Tuesday evening to benefit the new Methodist church, under the auspices of Mrs. Raynes division of the Ladies Aid society.
Prof Lawrence Hodson of the mining engineering department will spend the summer at practical mining work in Colorado and Michigan. He will go to Colorado soon after school ends and return to Michigan around the first of July.
Debaters selected for the upcoming dual debate with the State Normal include Wheeler Rail Pullen Wagner Herron and Rankin. Three come from Welch society two from Philomathean and one from Phileutheroi.
G L Eastwood, formerly a resident here and now with Stein Bros in Hastings Nebraska, has been promoted to head of the order department and received a salary increase. His Story county friends will be pleased by the news.
The Ames fire company stages Uncle Rube at the armory Friday night to raise funds for equipment. Tickets went on sale early in the week and indicate strong attendance. The cast promises a lively, humorous show that rewards loyal community support.
The Bomb at the college and the Meteor at the high school appeared last week and are creditable publications. The high school annual marks the first issue for Ames with strong future potential. The college Bomb is highly complimented and regarded among top Bombs. Both publications are reported to be financially successful, the key objective of such projects.
John Noble of Franklin reports his corn is in and Milford and Franklin farmers finish despite drought fears. He says they will reopen Pleasant Grove Chapel next Sunday to hear Brother Williams preach and pray for rain, with a Baptist preacher ready if needed. Williams is praised as a Christian minister and a prohibitionist.
The M. J. Adams furniture company adds a new hearse, weighing over a ton and touted as the latest, best make. Mr. Adams will keep the old hearse for long trips and bad weather, while the new vehicle serves the undertaking business of Ames.
J. B. Reed recently hired from Carroll fell from the president s house at the college on Monday while painting. He suffered a serious shakeup but no bones were broken according to the doctor and he may be laid up for a week or more.
A nephew of Mrs. Minert accidentally shot his hand Sunday while handling an 82 caliber revolver. The ball entered at the knuckles and exited at the wrist with no bones broken. Friends warned him about handling firearms too early in the week.
The six foot club banqueted Monday afternoon in the south woods with thirteen members each bringing a lady friend. Chaperoned by Dr. and Mrs Storms the event featured Mrs Paxton serving barbecue style fare that added to the merriment of the occasion.
James Montgomery calls on citizens indebted to the city for poll tax to call and settle amounts owed.
A yard show featuring Guy, his goat and a three legged dog ends with a ladder ascent and chase of a stray cat. The goat climbs the ladder and buries itself in fresh soil while Guy and Billy scramble to recover the scene. Guy declines another performance.
Mrs Edward Phillips of Barclay Maryland writes that her two year old daughter Catherine has used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy since two months old for colds and that the mother herself recovered from a dreadful cold after using the remedy. The product is sold by Loughran Bauer and Joel C Cagwin.
The state medical society did not sanction action against the college hospital plan after trustees balked, with the matter ultimately referred back to its originators. Students backed the hospital, while critics questioned physician payments, and calls grew for improved facilities and sanitation at the college hospital amid recurring epidemic concerns.
Announces births of a son to Mr and Mrs James Arrasmith on April 20 and a daughter to Mr and Mrs A G Nordstrom on May 18. The article notes the Nordstrom girl arrived via a Northwestern fast freight and praises the happy fathers as officials trainmen and citizens send congratulations.
All persons knowing themselves indebted to F. M. Darner please settle at once by cash or note at my office over Bosworth's drug store.
A brief item reports an Armory event titled Laugh and Grow Fat held on Friday night. Local venue publicity notes a humorous program featuring acts and crowd attendance, underscoring a lively community entertainment night.
Advert says residents can insure homes against fire at the Armory this Friday night. Officials promote coverage options and rapid sign up for policy terms and premiums.
An alumni notice requests former Ames High School graduates to pay dues at Ames Savings Bank. It states the payment is expected through the bank and identifies the institution as the collection point.
We express sincere appreciation and thanks for help and sympathy extended us during our recent bereavement. P. O. Compton and family.
U B Church led by Pastor J W Stiverson schedules Sunday school at 10 00 a m memorial service for the G A R and W R C at 11 00 a m junior society at 2 00 p m senior society at 7 00 p m and a ness meeting Friday evening at an hour May 24 presided by Dr Geo Miller.
H. D. Williams, pastor, announces Bible study at 9 45 a m and evening service at 7 p m. Preaching at 11 a m continues a series on the church and its ordinances. Congregation will join in union high school services in the evening.
St Johns Episcopal Church announces morning prayer at 11 a m with rector Herbert A Wilson delivering The Faith and the Saints sermon. Sunday school sessions precede the morning service.
Andrew M. Shea pastor leads services at the Armory with Sunday School at 9 45 and sermon at 11 leading Epworth League on Missions Rescuing the World from Sin led by Fenner King No eight o clock service due to Bacalaureate sermon at the Congregational church for the class of 1907
Christian Science services hold Sunday at 7 30 in Odd Fellows hall with a lesson on Ancient and Modern Necromancy or Mesmerism and Hypnotism.
An effort will be made to revive regular services in Milford township. On next Sunday at 3 o'clock Rev. H. D. Williams will be present and preach to residents in the neighborhood. A cordial invitation to all is extended to attend and hear one of Iowa's most gifted ministers.
The last meeting of the college year at the M and Y W C A will be held next Wednesday evening as a farewell event. Members and friends are urged to attend to bid farewell to those leaving. A Q Adamson will lead the program on Religious Activity After College with many faculty members expected.
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